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Industry news FANUC Launches 11kg ‘Lightest’ Collaborative Welding Robot FANUC has announced the European launch of its CRX-3iA collaborative robot, the lightest and smallest model in the CRX portfolio to date. With a total weight of just 11kg, FANUC’s latest offering is compact, portable, intuitive and precise, making it ideal for welding applications. Addressing growing demand in sectors such as shipbuilding and steel construction, it can be carried easily with ju… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 28 May 2026 Industry news Bristol start-up raises £4m to scale waste-to-construction materials Biotechnology company Mykor has secured £4 million in new funding to accelerate the scale-up of construction materials manufactured from industrial and agricultural waste streams. The investment round was led by Clean Growth Fund, with participation from the British Business Bank’s South West Investment Fund via The FSE Group, Green Angel Ventures, and support from Innovate … Read More The post… letsrecycle.com News · 28 May 2026 Industry news Why ‘Vinted Math’ shows the circular economy is shaping everyday shopping Consumers are increasingly factor resale value into purchasing decisions, with second-hand clothes shopping shifting from niche behaviour to mainstream habit. Marianne Gybels, senior director of sustainability at Vinted Marketplace, explores how affordability, convenience and circularity are reshaping consumer perceptions of value and driving more sustainable consumption. edie — Circular Economy tag · 28 May 2026 Industry news Ritter Sport lands Sainsbury’s meal deal spot in nationwide expansion Ritter Sport UK has secured new nationwide listings with Sainsbury’s, including a breakthrough into the supermarket’s meal deal fixture. The confectionery brand said it will become the only 100g chocolate… Grocery Gazette · 28 May 2026 Industry news Asda launches football shirt swap for fans if England or Scotland miss out on final Asda is launching a football shirt exchange scheme that will allow customers to swap selected George shirts if England or Scotland fail to reach the final this summer. The supermarket… Grocery Gazette · 28 May 2026 Industry news Toray partners on 100% bio-based nylon 66 Full process chain to produce 100% bio-based nylon 66 from cassava pulp, targeting textile sales by 2028 TOKYO – Toray […] Ecotextile News · 28 May 2026 Industry news Linglong ends Brazil tyre factory JV Shandong Linglong Tyre Co. Ltd. has terminated its Brazil tyre factory investment joint venture with Sunset S.A. Comercial Industrial y de Servicios after the two parties failed to agree final terms. Tyrepress · 28 May 2026 Industry news How to Teach Your Children About Recycling With so many waste options available in 2023, it’s important we’re intentional about teaching the next generation how to recycle and manage waste effectively. Whether you’re a teacher, parent or older sibling, we’ve listed some ways you can teach your children how to best take care of their rubbish. Bywaters · 28 May 2026 Industry news ‘The book is in the future, but everything is seeded from our present’ Helen Phillips, winner of the Climate Fiction prize for her novel Hum, on if stories can make a difference, her anxieties and writing about the climate New Scientist — Environment · 28 May 2026 Industry news Orbital Industries raises £37.3m to build industrial hardware using AI Orbital Industries has raised $50m (£37.3m) in Series B funding to scale its build of industrial hardware using AI. The firm designs, engineers and manufactures physical infrastructure using AI to accelerate how new technologies are discovered and brought to market. Instead of treating materials discovery, engineering and manufacturing as separate processes, it integrates them into […] The post… UKTN (UK Tech News) · 28 May 2026 Industry news Jellycat launches legal action against Next and Hamleys over trademark claims Jellycat has launched legal action against Next and Hamleys as the fast-growing soft toy brand seeks to protect its designs amid a surge in popularity. The British toy company has filed three separate lawsuits in the London High Court over trademark and passing off allegations. The claims, filed by law firm Stephenson Harwood last week,... Retail Gazette · 28 May 2026 Industry news Deliveroo partners with Ryman to launch rapid stationery delivery Deliveroo has struck an exclusive partnership with Ryman, marking the first time a national stationer has joined the delivery platform. The tie-up will see 185 Ryman stores added to Deliveroo, giving customers access to more than 4,000 stationery, office, technology and gifting products for delivery. The launch comes ahead of exam season, when demand for... Retail Gazette · 28 May 2026 Industry news RECOUP Strengthens Board Expertise with Two New Advisor Appointments The post RECOUP Strengthens Board Expertise with Two New Advisor Appointments appeared first on RECOUP . RECOUP · 28 May 2026 Industry news Nuclear Power Expo & Cybsec-Expo 2026 Return Returning after a successful debut in 2025, Nuclear Power Expo 2026, taking place 9th to 11th June 2026 at Piacenza Expo in Italy, will bring together companies, associations, and institutions involved in nuclear technologies, engineering, energy infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing. Nuclear Power Expo was created by Mediapoint & Exhibitions as a platform for the international nuclear sec… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 28 May 2026 Industry news Formula One team Alpine names Gucci as title partner for 2027 Formula One team Alpine has named Gucci as its new title sponsor from 2027, racing under the name of Gucci Racing Alpine Formula One Team from the 2027 season. This marks the the first time a luxury fashion house has served as the title partner to a F1 team. Gucci will be taking over from BWT... Retail Gazette · 28 May 2026 Industry news Eqonic and Barton Knight partner on UK battery storage deployment UK companies Eqonic and Barton Knight Group have signed a collaboration agreement aimed at expanding the deployment of battery energy storage and renewable energy systems across the UK.Under the agreement, Eqonic will supply battery storage systems, inverters and technical support to Barton Knight, while Barton Knight will provide installation and maintenance services for Eqonic customers. The… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 28 May 2026 Industry news Bluesign tightens governance for the DPP era Bluesign revamps its governance and road‑testing SOC reporting tools that plug its new Bluepass label straight into ESPR, DPPs and […] Ecotextile News · 28 May 2026 Industry news HP print profits prove resilient HP’s second-quarter figures offered investors a familiar bargain: solid group growth, but a printing business increasingly reliant on resilience in supplies rather than renewed hardware momentum. The Recycler (imaging consumables recycling) · 28 May 2026 Industry news Lidl overtakes Morrisons to become Britain’s fifth-largest supermarket Lidl has overtaken Morrisons to become Great Britain’s fifth largest grocer. The German-owned retailer increased sales by 8.8 per cent year on year over the 12 weeks to 17 May,… Grocery Gazette · 28 May 2026 Industry news Asda brings back Daisy the Cow in fresh push to add personality to stores Asda has brought back its 90s mascot Daisy the Cow as part of a wider push to encourage shoppers to take a fresh look at its stores. The supermarket has… Grocery Gazette · 28 May 2026 Industry news Firefighting operation ends at Fife landfill fire site after two weeks Firefighters have concluded operations at the site of a major landfill fire near Ladybank in Fife, bringing an end to an incident which burned for more than two weeks. Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) confirmed crews had now left the scene at the Lower Melville Woods Waste Facility after the alarm was first raised … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 May 2026 Industry news Latest series ‘sets new benchmark for entry‑level production print’ KONICA Minolta Business Solutions (UK) has announced the launch of the new AccurioPress C5080 Series, which is designed to reduce complexity and enable faster productivity for print service providers. Printing at speeds of up to 81 pages per minute, the entry-level product is tipped to help customers take their first steps towards long-term success in […] Packaging Scotland · 28 May 2026 Industry news Work starts on Wolverton recycling and reuse centre Construction has begun on a new reuse and recycling centre in Wolverton, which is expected to open to residents by the end of 2026. Work started this week (26 May 2026) on the facility at Colts Holm Road in Old Wolverton, with an expected 20-week construction programme. According to Milton Keynes City Council, the new … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 May 2026 Industry news London reclaims top spot as Europe’s leading tech ecosystem London has overtaken Paris and reclaimed its position as Europe’s leading tech ecosystem, according to the latest Dealroom Global Tech Ecosystem Index 2026. Ranked fourth globally, London remains one of the world’s top hubs as competition intensifies in the race to lead the next wave of AI and deep tech innovation. The capital’s return to […] UKTN (UK Tech News) · 28 May 2026 Industry news Waitrose launches Europe-first bone broth for children with Piccolo Waitrose has partnered with Piccolo to launch what it claims is Europe’s first bone broth made specifically for children. Piccolo Organic Beef Bone Broth has been developed for children aged… Grocery Gazette · 28 May 2026 Industry news Shared bathroom fans may have spread COVID through apartments Airborne diseases like measles, influenza and COVID-19 can spread between apartments through a common type of bathroom ventilation system still found in older buildings around the world, according to new research. The study investigated a puzzling outbreak in a seven-story residential building in Santander, Spain, during the early summer of 2020. At the time, COVID-19 […] Air Quality News · 28 May 2026 Industry news Nexen tyres OE for Kia Seltos in Europe & North America Nexen Tire is an original equipment supplier for the all-new Kia Seltos in Europe and North America, extending the supply arrangement for the Korean market it announced in March. For each of these key markets, the tyre maker will ship vehicle-specific fitments that it has optimised to regional road conditions and consumer preferences. Tyrepress · 28 May 2026 Industry news Ottolenghi expands Waitrose range with new ice creams, preserves and snacking nuts Ottolenghi is expanding its Waitrose range with new ice cream flavours, preserves and snacking nuts, following last summer’s sell-out launch. The new products will roll out across Waitrose stores, waitrose.com… Grocery Gazette · 28 May 2026 Industry news Bestway targets £1bn World Cup food and drink sales opportunity Bestway Wholesale has launched a national World Cup 2026 activation to help independent retailers drive sales across key match-day categories during the tournament. The wholesaler said the campaign builds on… Grocery Gazette · 28 May 2026 Industry news Waitrose overhauls in-store patisserie ranges with raft of new products Waitrose is overhauling its in-store patisserie offer with 16 new products, including supermarket-first croissant cubes and its take on the viral “crookie”. The grocer said the range focuses on artisanal… Grocery Gazette · 28 May 2026 Industry news ASOS expands menswear offer with nine new brands including Gap ASOS has bolstered its menswear offer with the addition of nine new brands, including Gap, Huf, Stan Ray and Blend. The online fashion giant said the expansion reflects changing menswear shopping habits, with its own research showing almost 40 per cent of men browse online for clothing inspiration every week. ASOS said bringing new brands... Retail Gazette · 28 May 2026 Industry news H&M’s new CIO officially takes role, leaving Inditex H&M Group’s new chief information officer Diego Teijeiro Ruiz has officially started in the role, following his appointment earlier this year. Teijeiro Ruiz joins the fashion giant from Zara owner Inditex, where he spent two decades in senior technology and data roles. Most recently, he served as global chief data and analytics officer at the... Retail Gazette · 28 May 2026 Industry news Brightly Software to Showcase ‘Asset Essentials’ at Maintec 2026 Brightly Software, a Siemens company, will demonstrate how manufacturers can bridge the gap between shop floor operations & maintenance and top floor management with Asset Essentials on Stand J46 at Maintec 2026. Maintec 2026 forms part of Smart Manufacturing Week 2026 and takes place at the NEC Birmingham from 3-5 June 2026. The event marks one of the first major UK industry showcases for Asse… MEM Magazine (Manufacturing & Engineering) · 28 May 2026 Industry news East of England Co-op to pay £1m dividend to more than 100,000 members East of England Co-op is set to share £1m with more than 100,000 members after approving a dividend payment at its Annual Members’ Meeting last week. The regional retailer confirmed the payout at the meeting, which took place at its central support office in Wherstead Park on Thursday 21 May. Eligible members will receive their... Retail Gazette · 28 May 2026 Industry news Food manufacturing confidence collapses as firms warn of price rises Confidence among UK food and drink manufacturers has fallen to its lowest level since the energy crisis, as businesses warn that disruption from the Middle East conflict will push up costs and force prices higher. The Food and Drink Federation’s latest State of Industry report found business confidence in the sector dropped to minus 64... Retail Gazette · 28 May 2026 Industry news Government targets food tariffs in fresh cost of living support package The Government has launched a consultation on suspending tariffs on 125 everyday essentials, including fruit, oils and pantry staples, as part of a fresh package designed to lower household costs. The proposed tariff reductions cover a wide range of products, including garlic, avocados, mangoes, nectarines, vegetable oil, olive oil and baked beans. The Treasury said... Retail Gazette · 28 May 2026 Industry news Carbonfact acquires retail and fashion impact platform Apparel and footwear data platform acquires Vaayu’s automation-led system as brands race to strengthen product-level environmental reporting ahead of new […] Ecotextile News · 28 May 2026 Industry news Chinese firm’s sodium battery rivals Tesla’s lithium-ion design, researchers find - Engineering and Technology Magazine E&T Magazine (IET) · 28 May 2026 Industry news UK faces “system failure” on youth employment - Public Sector Executive Public Sector Executive · 28 May 2026 Industry news Dulux owner AkzoNobel rejects £10.9bn takeover offer from Nippon Paint and Sherwin-Williams Dulux owner AkzoNobel has rejected a £10.9bn takeover offer from rivals Nippon Paint and Sherwin-Williams, arguing the bid undervalued the business. The Dutch paint and coatings giant, which owns Dulux, said the non-binding cash proposal lacked deal certainty and would have split the company between the two suitors. The offer was worth €73 per share,... Retail Gazette · 28 May 2026